Consumers are demanding more out of their footwear than ever before. For many, being fashionable is no longer enough. It’s got to be comfortable, versatile, and depending on where one lives, capable of tackling all sorts of weather conditions, a huge reason why “gorpcore” has become and remains a hot street aesthetic. In that niche, no brand is more powerful than Arc’teryx, known for its beaded waterproof jackets and gradually growing its presence in the realm of footwear.

Available now on the Arc’teryx website is a new 2-in-1 model called the Postour Boot, designed for both winter excursions and the campfire hangouts that often follow them. Touted as a hybrid recovery boot, it features a calf-high upper with Coreloft insulation and GORE-TEX material for warmth and waterproofing, more than capable of keeping snow out. The collar cinches shut so as to sit flush with the leg, while the brand’s skeletal logo is debossed on the lateral side.…